Hanakon Thermal Power Project

Hanakon Thermal Power Project was a 450 megawatt coal-fired power station proposed by Ind Bharat Power (Karwar) Ltd. to be constructed near the village of Hankon of Karwar Taluka of Uttar Kannada District in Karnataka. The propject was proposed to be based on a mix of Inidan and Indonesian coal.

However, following strong community opposition to the project, the company decided that it be moved to Tuticorin. The company’s Executive Director A N Vasu Rao said, "the thermal power plant at Hanakon has been shifted due to strong public protest and considering the delicate environment issues. Now, the project it be established to Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu." For further details see Tuticorin Thermal Power Project.

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